The invention of the wetsuit helped surfers surf all year round and practice in cold water for longer. This led to progress in the design of surfboards and allowed surfers to learn how to do more radical maneuvers. There is a specialty “Surfing Science and Technology” at the University of Plymouth in the UK. […]
Historical background Beach volleyball originated in the 1910s in Hawaii. While waiting for a good wave, members of the local surf club often played volleyball right on the beach. One of the most avid players was the famous swimmer Olympic champion and record holder Duke Kahanamoku. Later, he, already as the sports director of the […]
WHISTLER, CANADA Whistler rightfully bears the title of the snow capital of the world: the height of the cover is more than nine meters (to be precise, 914 centimeters). It is not surprising that the Winter Olympic Games (2010) were held here. SIERRA NEVADA, SPAIN The resort is located in the south of Spain, and […]
Interesting information for bikinilovers! July 5 is considered the birthday of the bikini. It was on this day in 1946 that French designer Louis Reard first presented a new swimsuit model at a fashion show in Paris. The invention was so scandalous at the time that the Catholic Church in Italy, Spain and Portugal banned […]